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          ArtYork, 1777By Sarah Davis|June 5, 2023After leaving Baltimore the Congress met briefly in Philadelphia but soon moved to York, Pennsylvania, where it met for nine months in the old Court House.
    ArtBaltimore, 1776By Sarah Davis|June 5, 2023The Congress moved to Baltimore, Maryland, a safer haven during the war than Philadelphia, after the Declaration of Independence. It met in this rented building, since known as Old Congress House; the building was destroyed by fire in 1860.
    ArtPhiladelphia, 1775By Sarah Davis|June 5, 2023On July 4, 1776, delegates to the second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia's State House, now known as Independence Hall.
    ArtPhiladelphia, 1774By Sarah Davis|June 5, 2023The first Continental Congress met at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they agreed to suspend trade with Great Britain.
    ArtNew York, 1765By Sarah Davis|June 5, 2023The Old City Hall in New York was the meeting place for delegates from nine colonies, who drew up a Declaration of Rights.
    ArtAlbany, 1754By Sarah Davis|June 5, 2023At the old Stadt Huys in Albany, New York, colonial representatives devised a plan for a union of the colonies. The plan was ultimately rejected, but it became a guide for the later federal government.
    ArtFirst CornerstoneBy Sarah Davis|June 2, 2023Contemporary Masonic practice included the laying of an inscribed metal plate along with a cornerstone. Caleb Bentley, a Quaker clockmaker and silversmith who lived in Georgetown not far from Suter's Fountain Inn, where the commissioners held their meetings, made the silver plate for the Capitol
    Public NoticeArticleArchitect of the Capitol Honored for Excellence in Accountability ReportingBy AOC Staff|June 1, 2023The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has received the Association of Government Accountants' (AGA) prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The CEAR is the highest form of recognition in federal
    ArtRotunda During Civil War, 1862By Sarah Davis|May 25, 2023For about six weeks in the fall of 1862 the Rotunda (as well as other chambers and hallways) was used as an emergency hospital. Among the nurses who served here were Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton, later the founder of the American Red Cross. About the Cox Corridors Murals The first floor of the U.S
    ArtNew Dome Symbolizes Union, 1863By Sarah Davis|May 25, 2023Thomas U. Walter , who was hired as architect of the Capitol extensions in 1851, also designed the building's new cast-iron dome. In this mural Walter (center, in brown coat and top hat) shows his dome design to President Abraham Lincoln. About the Cox Corridors Murals The first floor of the U.S
    ArtFirst Capitol Inauguration, 1829By Sarah Davis|May 25, 2023Andrew Jackson, the first president to be inaugurated outdoors at the Capitol, is shown taking the oath from Chief Justice John Marshall. This ceremony on the east front portico began a tradition observed by most presidents until 1981, when inaugurations were moved to the west front. About the Cox
    Basic pageAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Representation in ArtBy Sarah Davis|May 23, 2023This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    ArtSenate Librarian Leona Faust TreeBy Sarah Davis|May 16, 2023Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Ulmus Americana 'Jefferson' (Jefferson American Elm) Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell To Honor The Life and Service of Senate Librarian Leona Faust Planted on May 15, 2023
    Public NoticeArticleTree Dedicated in Memory of Senate Librarian Leona FaustBy AOC Staff|May 16, 2023Located near Northeast Drive, across from the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol Building.
    Behind the ScenesArticleMeet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging BranchBy AOC Staff|May 12, 2023The Photography and Technical Imaging Branch (PTIB) is responsible for the documentation of the historical buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and capturing the historic events within those spaces.
    ProjectHeritage Asset ConservationBy Sarah Davis|April 28, 2023The preservation of heritage assets on the U.S. Capitol campus is one of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) core functions.
    Behind the ScenesArticleEmployee Spotlight: Honoring 50 Years of Historic ServiceBy Erin Nelson|May 9, 2023Perhaps it's the charm of the historic campus or the weight of the symbolism it carries around the world, but at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), it's not hard to find an employee who has spent their entire career serving this treasured institution.
    Behind the ScenesArticleBeyond the Dome: Fort MeadeBy Erin Nelson|May 4, 2023The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region, including facilities in Fort Meade, Maryland.
    ArtCorinthian ColumnsBy Sarah Davis|April 28, 2023Corinthian columns are the most ornate, slender and sleek of the three Greek orders.
    ArtIonic ColumnsBy Sarah Davis|April 28, 2023The Ionic column is typically identified by its capital, which includes large paired spiral scrolls, or volutes.
    ArtDoric ColumnsBy Sarah Davis|April 28, 2023Doric columns typically have a simple, rounded capital at the top; a heavy, fluted or smooth column shaft; and no base. Flutes are vertical, parallel channels that run the length of a column.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleLeaves of Green: Capitol's Mature Trees Offer Big PayoutsBy Madeleine Lucchetti|April 28, 2023This Arbor Day, we celebrate the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team's continued efforts to preserve and protect Olmsted's legacy — one of longstanding stewardship that's paying off every day.
    ProjectU.S. Capitol Visitor Center Entrance Landscape RestorationBy Sarah Davis|April 14, 2023This project replaced trees at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) entry to recapture the historic design intent and restore the historic character and contributing features of the original Olmsted landscape within the context of the current landscape conditions.
    Behind the ScenesArticleArboretum in the CityBy Carol Campos|April 26, 2023Walking around the U.S. Capitol Grounds you can't help but be in awe of the impressive buildings and their historic meaning, what you probably don't know is that the U.S. Capitol Building is surrounded by an arboretum.
    Programs & EventsArticleLong-Time Partnership Yields Beautiful ResultsBy Devin Dotson|April 21, 2023In February 2023, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) opened the 27th annual joint orchid exhibit in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 25 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|April 20, 2023Articles include spotlights on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), sustainability and more.
    Behind the ScenesArticlePreserving the U.S. Capitol Grounds with Beneficial InsectsBy Capitol Grounds and Arboretum|April 19, 2023The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum staff are busy preparing for the upcoming growing season.
    Public NoticeArticle2023 Design and Construction Industry DayBy AOC Staff|March 31, 2023The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting a virtual Design and Construction Industry Day on May 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. This online event is for contractors interested in doing business with the AOC, and is open to any business. The AOC is seeking businesses that provide products or services that
    ProjectDeferred MaintenanceBy Sarah Davis|March 15, 2023When the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) does not receive enough funding to pay for all maintenance and repairs required across the U.S. Capitol campus, work gets deferred due to budget constraints.
    Public NoticeArticleArchitect of the Capitol (AOC) Makes FY 2024 Budget RequestBy AOC Staff|March 28, 2023The AOC's top priorities for the coming fiscal year are safety, security and accountability.
    
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